Over 150 Scouts and Explorers tackled the 2024 Fells Marathon. The weather threw in rain, wind, snow and even a bit of sunshine, but that didn’t stop those adventurous young hikers! We are extremely proud of all the participants from Hessle Scout Group who climbed, trekked, conquered the hills and took part in this years…
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Night Hike
Explorers undertook a night hike, pizza supper and sleepover in the den. Team bonding, navigation skills and friendships for life, and even a quick visit to Cherokee Cubs at Melton Bottom along the way!
Fells Preparation
Explorers prepared for the Fells Marathon competition with navigation training in the dark at Beverley Westwood. Compass bearings, back bearings, pacing, 6 and 8 figure grid references, time and distance. Conditions in the wind and rain were challenging but they all learnt valuable skills. Thank you to the volunteer leaders that give up their own…
Wolds Challenge
The Wolds Challenge is a one day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorers. The event is a test of navigation, route finding and team work, as well as a walking challenge and Explorers walk approximately 17 miles. Thirteen teams took part in the Explorer competition and Hessle Explorers entered two teams into the event this year. Hessle 1…
Wolds Challenge
The Wolds Challenge is a one day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorers. The event is a test of navigation, route finding and team work, as well as a walking challenge. Scouts walk approximately 12 miles. Thirty four teams took part in the Scout competition, several of which were supported by a leader to gain experience. Apache Scouts…
Fells Marathon Winners!
Congratulations to the 2022 Hessle Explorers Fells Marathon Team – James, Sam, Henry and Lois – on winning their competition, as well as a big thanks to all their adult support. The Fells Marathon is a two-day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorer Scouts. Carrying full kit for the two days, the Explorer Scout teams…
Wolds Challenge 2021
Well done to our two teams of Explorers that took part in the Wolds Challenge. This event is a test of navigation, route finding and team work, as well as a walking challenge with Explorers travelling 17 miles during the day. A particular congratulations to Team D who completed the route in 5 hours 17 minutes, finishing…